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In response to growing criticism, the government modified its plans for education cuts, though only very ______________
gradually
briefly
slightly
faintly
The headmaster must take urgent ____________ to stop the bullying that is happening in this school
strides
paces
steps
advancements
Shall I carry your bag for you?
LIKE
Would ___________ your bag for you?
you like me to carry
We wanted to continue our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
LIKE
We ______________ on with our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
would like to have carried/gone
I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that.
HELP
I ___________ when he said that.
couldn't help laughing / couldn't help but laugh
I find it difficult to remember names
DIFFICULTY
I ___________________ names.
have difficulty remembering
USE INVERSION: He understood little about the situation.
Little did he understand about the situation
USE INVERSION: People rarely appreciate this musician's talent
Rarely do people appreciate this musician's talent.
USE INVERSION: John had never been to such a fantastic restaurant.
Never had John been to such a fantastic restaurant.
One benefit of coming to classes is __________________ people.
work with another
working with other
working with another
work with other
We should __________________ the good weather and go to the beach.
make the most of
have the best with
do our best with
take the most from
__________ he trained hard every day, he was never quite good enough to become a professional footballer
Whereas
Despite
Although
However
My brother is very sociable; he _________________ spend time with his friends than watch a film.
prefers
would rather
would prefer
rather
Knowing your grammar is absolutely ________ for this exam.
helpful
important
useful
vital
__________ is watching the match.
Anyone
All people
Everyone
Most people
Can you help me ________ the kitchen, it's a disorganised mess!
sort out
put out
do up
set out
